http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Speakers Events RSS en-us Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:41:06 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/government-relations-community-engagement/all/2026/04/28/inventionsideasdiscoveries https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/government-relations-community-engagement/all/2026/04/28/inventionsideasdiscoveries Richard Harris will lead a thought-provoking exploration of a wide range of inventions, including many we often overlook—such as rope, without which worldwide exploration would not have been possible. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own nominations for impactful inventions and ideas. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/libraries/2026/04/28/annual-friends-of-the-alexander-m-bracken-library-dinner-and-kirkham-lecture https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/libraries/2026/04/28/annual-friends-of-the-alexander-m-bracken-library-dinner-and-kirkham-lecture Tuesday, April 28, 6–8 p.m. Ball State University, Student Center, Cardinal Hall (2nd Floor) All are welcome! Featured Kirkham Lecture: “The Kilgore Pact Legend and the 1818 St. Marys Treaties” presented by special guest Andy Olson Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/community-engagement/eb-ball-center/2026/04/29/finalpunchlines https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/community-engagement/eb-ball-center/2026/04/29/finalpunchlines Karen Good, President of the Yorktown Museum and Genealogy Center, will share information about interesting epitaphs found in Beech Grove Cemetery, as well as those on the graves of famous celebrities. Epitaphs date back to ancient Egypt, where inscriptions on sarcophagi and coffins recorded the identity and achievements of the deceased, often carrying religious significance to ensure safe passage to the afterlife. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/community-engagement/eb-ball-center/2026/05/30/civilwarwalkingtour https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/community-engagement/eb-ball-center/2026/05/30/civilwarwalkingtour Join Indiana resident and author, Kevin Yaney, as he leads a tour of some of the graves of Civil War veterans who were laid to rest at Beech Grove Cemetery. This casual history tour will focus on residents of Delaware County who took part in the war, as well as Indiana’s involvement in the war. Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400